Hole in the wall we love. Been to Hells Kitchen. Simple flavorful so flavorful quick and…read moreefficient. Perfect non-tourist (the tourist are so silly goong to the national chains around here..missing flavorful Mamas). They have good breakfast and lunch specials.

I ordered Empanada Mama for a weekend lunch meal and it really exceeded my expectations…read more I got the two empanadas, rice and beans combo (chose the El Jefe and Shredded Chicken Corn). Both empanadas were hot and delicious. The El Jefe was my favorite, the meat was so tender and flavorful. The chicken was a little bit dry but taste was still great! I also got a Pollo Guisado as well. The stew was a bit too salty for me but otherwise the flavor was great and paired so well with the yellow rice. All in all, will definitely be ordering from Empanada Mama again in the future for a fast and tasty lunch option.

I was delightfully surprised at how great this place was. And can I just so how much I appreciate…read moreCLEAN Condiments!!! I was frustrated at first because the menu was in Spanish. But the server was so patient with me and guided me through. I just wanted eggs and potatoes and chorizo. With her help, I didn't get potatoes but I go beans. I didn't know I was getting rice with my breakfast but even that was cooked perfectly and I ate it with my beans. The salsa was so fresh and spicy, took the rest home! The salad was great and the dressing a nice accompany, but I didnt even need it. I was so happy guys. So happy seeing all this food in front of me and having it be sooooo good. I never eat at places like this, as I am from California and I have pretty high expectations. But I'm so glad I saw their reviews and gave it a shot. Happiness. Neighborhood gem! Great Service, Great Coffee, Great Food! Thank you

The entire visit went without a single complaint. The setting, service level and cuisine here are…read moreall excellent. The kitchen produces wonderful tastes and the servers provide wonderful experiences. The person managing operations is responsible and approachable. This place is SPLENDID!

A great option for a pre- or post- museum lunch. Small joint with nice decor. The dinner menu…read moreseems pricey, but the lunch specials were reasonable. Crispy Pork Belly: I'm not a keto guy, but I totally love this kinda keto food. Thick chunks of pork belly fried crispy. Livened up with the salsa on the side. A great unctuous way to get your appetite going. Steak & Onions: A very tasty complete lunch with nicely marinated steak, a ton of onions, plantains and beans. The place looked fancy, but this lunch special was comfortingly humble. Really hit the spot. Tres Leches: A perfect way to indulge after the meal. So moist and creamy!

We met friends at this cute little Colombian restaurant. If it's cold, sit in the back of the…read morerestaurant. There's a big draft from the front door. The staff were lovely. If you're an early bird, the happy hour drink deals are offered table side, which is awesome. Cocktails were on point. We started off with very good guacamole and chips. Chips were refreshed happily. The assorted empanadas were excellent, with crisp shells and savory contents. 3 of our party ordered the tiger prawns, which they liked a lot. I ordered the Lompoc saltado, which was pretty good. This nice neighborhood place is a good change of pace serving a less common cuisine.

New Colombian food truck parked right in front of Paris Baguette on 71st Avenue in the heart of…read moreForest Hills. Unfortunately, I was not a big fan of the food, which was average and overpriced. The Chicken Empanada was mushy inside and tasted mostly like mashed potato, not chicken. The Carne Mechada Arepa needs more meat and cheese, along with a better arepa. I was excited to give them a try, but sadly I did not really enjoy the food much.

It was quick and they had what we wanted. Friendly staff, good for a quick bite. The food was good.read more

Dulce Vida is a cozy Colombian cafe serving up your favorite Colombian food. They have everything…read morefrom bandeja paisa, empanadas, and other entrees. The place is fairly small but the service was great and the prices are reasonable. They also have a good assortment of drinks from, soft drinks, coffee, and juices.

Dulce Vida Latin Bistro is a small, family owned, Colombian Restaurant located between 1st & 2nd…read moreAvenues (closer to 2nd) on East 83 Street. The food, desserts & beverages are traditional Colombian & everything was well seasoned, proportioned & delicious. My Carne Asada (Grilled Steak) was perfectly cooked, the Chimichurri Sauce could have been prepared with less olive oil but the ingredients were tasty. The Arroz con Pollo (Chicken & Rice) was savory & well cooked. I especially enjoyed the Coconut Lemonade with real shreds of coconut. The place is small & intimate but we can get a group or family in there. There's also outdoor seating. The staff was polite, friendly & attentive. My compliments to the chefs. Please support this great family bistro.

(This replaces a review I posted mistakenly for an Arepa Express in New Jersey yesterday.)…read more Deli Arepa Express, a Colombian food truck parked on 46th St. near Fifth Ave. (a.k.a Little Brazil) on weekdays, is popular among both Colombianos and non-paisas -- and it's not hard to see why. The food is fabulous! Pros: - Colombian style arepas (very different from Venezuelan arepas) can be ordered with either sweet corn or white corn masa, which came beautifully griddled and generously filled in my case with stretchy white queso. - Colombian empanadas, a personal favorite, are made with corn masa, beautifully fried to a crisp (but remarkably not at all greasy) and probably gluten free. The beef and potato filling we chose was moist and very nicely seasoned. - Papas rellenas were crisp on the outside, creamy on the inside, and came filled with tender, juicy, well seasoned shredded chicken and hardboiled egg. - The truck sets up tables and chairs in the somewhat sheltered area on the road between Deli Arepa Express and the next food truck down, for those who want to dig in immediately. It's surprisingly nice for literally on-the-street dining. - The business accepts credit cards and staff are very patient and kind. Cons: - Be prepared to wait. And wait. And wait. I killed some time by walking a few doors down to Pavé, standing in the long line of folks there, and picking up a baguette for my family. (The bread there is excellent.) When I returned to the truck, my food was not yet ready, so I killed some more time by popping into the dollar store like place across from the truck, browsing the surprisingly comprehensive selection of spices, and picking up some annatto / achiote, which we've been using in homemade sazón. My food was still not ready despite the fact that 2/3 of the items ordered (the empanadas and papas rellenas) were pre-prepared and sitting in the hot case. Luckily it was a nice day to queue and I enjoyed talking to other customers in line, almost all of Latine, if not Colombian, descent. - I almost never check my to-go bags, but thankfully did this time after walking about a block, since the bag felt suspiciously light. My order was missing two items. The folks at the truck remedied the issue, but caveat emptor here. It seems that the food can come with a generous sprinkle of chaos! Am I coming back? Absolutely -- but maybe at an off hour next time.

I was walking midtown and a guy hands me a card anouncing  'Deli Arepa Express'  so I think why…read morenot.  I expected a Deli store and I see a big food cart instead.   They sell Arepa sandwishes , Empanadas, hot dogs, coffee and small bite size breads along with other items.   I saw Chicharron, on the menu only it's in a Arepa with Queso,  a combo I never had, but I guess it's time for something new even if in the past I found Arepa to be dull and plain for me.   Well they added avocado and onions to my Arepa with special mayo saurce and I got a Manzana (Apple) soda too.   The Chicharron Y Queso Arepa Was very testy and the the Aprea was made with sweet Maza and grilled, so it was not dull at all. The only drawback was the  Chicharron was on the dry side and so more chewy but it still had the fried pork belly taste anyway, maybe next time I go for the Chorizo.

This was definitely a super cute spot to get a good meal on Bergenline. The decor was very nice and…read morethe staff were super friendly and attentive. The food was delicious, from the appetizers, to main course and desserts. We were there for a birthday and they made my son feel special. The homemade lemonades were also very good.

This is definitely my go to place when I want a great burger…read more Their entire menu looks delicious, with new flavors and a great combination of ingredients. My favorite is the Hawaiian burger with French fries. The service is amazing, people are kind and helpful. I ordered for pick up and the order was ready in less than 10minutes. The only bad part is the parking. Depending on the day of the week it can be really hard to find parking but the place is very nice inside if you want to eat there.

This has to be the most authentic Colombian food I have had in a very long time. Service is…read moreimpecable, everyone friendly and very accommodating. Felt like dinner at grandma's! Thank you guys for allowing me the ability to take a stroll down memory lane.

The food was really good, and priced pretty well. The servers were really friendly and helped with…read morepicking out a meal for my granddaughter. The portrait in the back of the restaurant was really cute, set up the vibe for the place. Would come back.